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Gerardat Family History

Gerardat Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gerardot, Gerard, Gerhardt, Gerardi, Gerardo, Gerardy, Girardot

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Where is the Gerardat family from?

You can see how Gerardat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gerardat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gerardat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gerardat families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Gerardat's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Gerardat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gerardat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gerardat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gerardat. 100% of Gerardat men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gerardat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Gerardat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gerardat census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Gerardat. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Gerardat. For the veterans among your Gerardat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gerardat lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1976, in the United States, Gerardat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gerardat in 1966 was 81, and 84 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gerardat ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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